EXCLUSIVE: Psychological sci-fi thriller April X, starring Connor Storrie (Heated Rivalry) and Lilly Krug (Plane), has secured distribution in the U.S. and a host of international markets.
The near future thriller “follows twins Bax and April. When April goes missing, Bax searches every dark corner of the post Soviet cityscape trying to find her, ultimately descending into madness.” It marks the first film released for Storrie since his global hit TV series Heated Rivalry.
Directed by Michel K. Parandi and produced by Lavinia Postolache under U.S. banner Lavi Star, international sales were brokered by Italy-based Iuvit Media Sales, which will continue deal-making at the Cannes market.
Sunrise Films and Rialto Distribution — which have both recently picked up films for the U.S. market — have jointly acquired North American rights and plans a theatrical release in more than 500 theaters in late September 2026.
The film has also secured distribution internationally in UK & Ireland (Vertigo Releasing), Germany, Switzerland & Austria (Tiberius Film), Eastern Europe (Magnetes Pictures), French-speaking territories (Hausmann Media), South Korea (Jaye Entertainment), Australia & New Zealand (Rialto Distribution), and India & SAARC (Lionsgate Play).
A spokesperson for Iuvit Media Sales commented: “We are thrilled with the response April X has received from buyers worldwide. The film’s unique tone and global relevance make it an exciting title to bring to market, and we’re proud to have secured strong distribution partners across key territories.”
Andrew Nerger of Sunrise Films added: “We are incredibly excited to bring Connor Storrie’s electrifying sci-fi thriller April X to theaters across the United States and Canada. The film is a high-concept, adrenaline-charged ride that pairs cutting-edge, cyberpunk world-building with gripping suspense, powered by Storrie’s magnetic star turn at its core.”
Sunrise Films is the production, distribution, and sales company launched by Vertigo Releasing duo Rupert Preston and Nigel Williams. Recent releases include Tim Blake Nelson boxing drama Bang Bang, soccer drama Saipan starring Steve Coogan and prison thriller Wasteman starring David Jonsson and Tom Blyth.
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